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Explore 336 verdicts at Leeds Crown Court (Leeds, Leeds). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

May 2024 1 case
Piran Ditta Khan
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 40 years
Piran Ditta Khan was the mastermind behind an armed robbery at Universal Express travel agents in Bradford on 18 November 2005, during which PC Sharon Beshenivsky was shot and killed at point-blank range while attending the scene with her colleague PC Teresa Milburn. Khan, familiar with the business from prior use to send money to family in Pakistan, fled to Pakistan after the robbery, evading justice for nearly 15 years until arrested by Pakistani authorities in January 2020. He was extradited to the UK in 2023 and became the last of seven men involved to be convicted.
Found guilty of murder, two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon. Judge noted health ailments including heart disease and back trouble, stating physical condition would make custody hard to serve.
April 2024 1 case
Ian James Franklin
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years
Ian James Franklin attacked Greg Marshall, a 35-year-old father and bare knuckle boxer, with a machete and stabbed him in the heart, resulting in his death. The incident occurred at Franklin's home in Roche Avenue, off Huntington Road, last August, amid a dispute over a £1,000 debt Franklin owed to Jason Daniel Rhodes for cocaine and cannabis. It followed Marshall punching Franklin's partner, breaking her cheekbone. Franklin then armed himself with a knife and stabbed Marshall 13 times in a determined attack, as witnessed on CCTV and described by an eyewitness.
Sobbed in the dock during sentencing. Pleaded not guilty and claimed self-defence. Convicted of murder, wounding Jason Daniel Rhodes, and carrying a knife in public. Seven and a half months already served in jail deducted from the term.
March 2024 1 case
Not Stated
Possession of indecent images of children *
Sentence
Community order
Middlesbrough trans woman caught with images of children being abused.
Not stated
February 2024 2 cases
Collins Site Services Ltd
Breach of Health and Safety at Work Act *
Sentence
£60,000 fine and £10,292 costs
On October 29, 2020, at Castlefields Industrial Estate in Bingley, an industrial racking system collapsed during testing while being loaded with weights up to two tonnes. The collapse struck a mobile elevating work platform, killing self-employed worker Daron Pickstock from Chorley who was working for the company. The Health and Safety Executive investigation found inadequate risk assessment and unsafe positioning of workers within the collapse zone.
Pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act. Failed to adequately assess risks and implement safe systems of work.
Space Productiv Ltd
Breach of Health and Safety at Work Act *
Sentence
£97,500 fine and £17,377 costs
On October 29, 2020, at Castlefields Industrial Estate in Bingley, an industrial racking system collapsed during testing while being loaded with weights up to two tonnes. The collapse struck a mobile elevating work platform, killing Lee Horton and Daron Pickstock who were inside. The Health and Safety Executive investigation found inadequate risk assessment and unsafe positioning of workers within the collapse zone.
Pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act. Failed to adequately assess risks and implement safe systems of work.
November 2023 1 case
Eleanor Brown
Revenge Porn *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment
Eleanor Brown, 24, from Morley, Leeds, uploaded intimate photographs of her father's former partner to the escort website Viva Street, creating an advertisement and including the woman's husband's telephone number, resulting in numerous calls to him. She also sent the images to the husband and posted a review on his business page stating she received naked pictures in response to a quote request. The offence occurred while Brown was drunk, leading to the victim experiencing panic, upset, and a nightmare of images being shared widely.
Pleaded unaware of criminal offence but acknowledged actions; described as 'vengeful and vindictive' by His Honour Judge Menary; released after one year, on licence until October 2026, ankle tag monitoring alcohol until January.
August 2023 7 cases
Daniel Welford
Aggravated Burglary *
Sentence
13 years imprisonment
Daniel Welford was part of a group of six masked men who broke into a house in Selby on March 24, 2022, armed with weapons including a crowbar, metal poles, and an axe handle. The group forced entry into the property in the early hours, intending to steal drugs from the victim. Welford allegedly struck the victim on the head with a crowbar during the raid. The victim fought back, resulting in the death of one raider. Welford was arrested later that day and convicted of the offence.
Found guilty after a week-long trial. Had previous convictions, including for carrying a knife, burglary, and theft. Judge noted the offence was well-organised and at the top of the sentencing guidelines category.
Andrew Richardson
Aggravated Burglary *
Sentence
11 years and 4 months imprisonment
Andrew Richardson participated in a group of six masked men who forcibly entered a house in Selby on March 24, 2022, armed with weapons including a crowbar, metal poles, and an axe handle. The intruders aimed to steal drugs from the victim, who was attacked during the raid. One raider was fatally stabbed by the victim in self-defence. Richardson was arrested and admitted his involvement in the crime.
Pleaded guilty to the offence before the trial. Judge noted his previous convictions and that he would serve two-thirds of the sentence in prison before release on licence.
Max Jackson
Aggravated Burglary *
Sentence
13 years imprisonment
Max Jackson was involved in a group of six masked men who raided a house in Selby on March 24, 2022, equipped with weapons such as a crowbar, metal poles, and an axe handle. The group burst into the property to steal drugs, with Jackson driving them there in his Honda Civic. Evidence linked him to the crime through DNA on a bag of drugs and blood traces in his vehicle. The victim was attacked, and one raider died during the confrontation. Jackson was arrested and convicted following the trial.
Found guilty after a week-long trial. Had previous convictions for carrying a knife, burglary, and theft. Described as the 'taxi driver' who transported the group to the victim's house in his Honda Civic. Judge commented on the well-organised nature of the crime and the defendants' prior records.
Klajdi Lleshi
Conspiracy to Supply Class A and Class B Drugs *
Sentence
6 years and 3 months imprisonment
Klajdi Lleshi was an accomplice in a North Yorkshire drug-running gang that operated a county lines drugs network in Harrogate, conspiring to supply class A and class B drugs. The investigation involved North Yorkshire Police and the Crown Prosecution Service.
Accomplice in the gang; received a confiscation order in 2024 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Allaman Tatariku
Conspiracy to Supply Class A and Class B Drugs *
Sentence
7 years and 1 month imprisonment
Allaman Tatariku was a key accomplice in a North Yorkshire drug-running gang that operated a county lines drugs network in Harrogate, conspiring to supply class A and class B drugs. The gang was investigated by North Yorkshire Police with assistance from the Crown Prosecution Service.
Key accomplice in the gang; received a confiscation order in 2024 as part of the Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings.
Adam Sarkowski
Conspiracy to Supply Class A and Class B Drugs *
Sentence
4 years and 7 months imprisonment
Adam Sarkowski was an accomplice in a North Yorkshire drug-running gang that operated a county lines drugs network in Harrogate, conspiring to supply class A and class B drugs. The group was subject to an investigation by North Yorkshire Police.
Accomplice in the gang; received a confiscation order in 2024 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Ermal Biba
Conspiracy to Supply Class A and Class B Drugs *
Sentence
13 years and 6 months imprisonment
Ermal Biba, as the leader of a North Yorkshire drug-running gang, operated a county lines drugs network in Harrogate, conspiring to supply class A and class B drugs. The group was investigated by North Yorkshire Police, leading to the discovery of assets including a house in Albania. He was sentenced for his role in the conspiracy.
Leader of the gang; ordered to repay £108,566.07 under the Proceeds of Crime Act or face an additional 2 years; benefited £4,542,888.91 from criminal activities.
July 2023 1 case
Anthony Pounder
Conspiracy to defraud *
Sentence
27 months imprisonment
Anthony Pounder was involved in a conspiracy to defraud vulnerable elderly householders across North Yorkshire, where the gang defrauded victims of a total of £1.2 million by convincing them to overpay for building work that was often unnecessary or substandard.
He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and was part of a nine-man gang. He is currently on licence supervision from this sentence.
April 2023 3 cases
Lucas Akins
Death by careless or inconsiderate driving *
Sentence
14 months imprisonment
Lucas Akins crashed into cyclist Adrian Daniel with his Mercedes G350 in Huddersfield on March 17, 2022, causing catastrophic head injuries that led to Daniel's death 10 days later. Akins was 36 years old and resided in Heys Road, Thongsbridge at the time.
Pleaded guilty to death by careless or inconsiderate driving. Also disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Kyle Bevan
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years
Kyle Bevan murdered his partner's two-year-old daughter Lola James by inflicting 'catastrophic' brain injuries on the toddler in a 'brutal' assault at her family home in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, on the night between 16 and 17 July 2020. Lola was in the care of Bevan, from Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, and was left with 101 surface injuries on her body.
Pleaded guilty to murder. Judge Mr Justice Martin Griffiths described his actions as 'an assertion of superiority over the only person he could feel superior to – a helpless child'. Sentenced in 2023.
Sinead James
Causing or allowing the death of a child *
Sentence
6 years imprisonment
Sinead James, mother of two-year-old Lola James, caused or allowed the death of her daughter at their family home in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in July 2020, during an assault by her partner Kyle Bevan.
Sentenced for causing or allowing the death of her daughter.
January 2022 1 case
Vincent Joseph Morgan
Fraud and theft *
Sentence
Jailed for life
In 2022, Vincent Joseph Morgan conned a 102-year-old Dunkirk veteran by offering to do his gardening, then stole the veteran's commemorative war medal and used his bank card to steal thousands of pounds from his bank account. This incident led to his sentencing, though specific details of the crime's execution and circumstances are limited in the provided text.
Convicted of murder by a majority verdict after nearly 11 hours of jury deliberation. Also convicted unanimously of causing actual bodily harm on two previous occasions. Judge will decide minimum term before parole eligibility.
July 2021 1 case
Brian Richard Martin
Child sexual abuse *
Sentence
3 years and 3 months imprisonment
Brian Richard Martin, owner of Queen Ethelburga’s School near York, used his position to sexually abuse two children who were boarding students. He was found guilty of indecent assault on a girl in the early-to-mid-1990s and sexually assaulting a boy in the late 2000s. Martin bought the school and moved it to the Thorpe Underwood Estate, creating an environment to exploit vulnerable students. The victims bravely gave evidence in court about the historic abuse.
Placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register. Retrial following acquittal in 2018 and guilty verdict in 2019. Described as a predatory paedophile who exploited his position of authority as school owner.
October 2020 2 cases
Kevin Hyden
Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *
Sentence
seven-and-a-half years imprisonment
Kevin Hyden, along with Richard Prendergast, attacked Roy Whiting in his cell at Wakefield prison on November 8, 2018, using a screw as a weapon to stab and punch him multiple times while shouting insults such as 'you f***ing nonce' and 'stab him, get him in the neck'. Whiting suffered puncture wounds to his head, neck, and upper body.
Additional sentence while already serving a life term for murder; admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent and later boasted about the attack.
Richard Prendergast
Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *
Sentence
seven-and-a-half years imprisonment
Richard Prendergast, along with Kevin Hyden, attacked Roy Whiting in his cell at Wakefield prison on November 8, 2018, using makeshift weapons including pieces of wood with a screw and another screw, stabbing and punching him multiple times while shouting insults such as 'you f***ing nonce' and 'stab him, get him in the neck'. Whiting suffered puncture wounds to his head, neck, and upper body.
Additional sentence while already serving a life term for murder; admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
March 2018 1 case
Gheorghita Lacatus
Burglary *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment
Gheorghita Lacatus broke into a gamekeeper's lodge on the Harewood Estate in December 2014, ransacked the property by smashing a window to gain entry, forced skirting boards from the walls, and removed radiators and copper piping valued at around £2,000. Blood spots at the scene linked him to the crime. He was already subject to a community order for a similar offence and later committed additional shoplifting offences before fleeing to Romania, where he was arrested upon his return to West Yorkshire.
Pleaded guilty to burglary and two offences of theft. Mitigating factors included financial struggles and attending his mother's funeral in Romania. Judge Simon Phillips, QC, commented that he showed a complete disregard for the court.
August 2017 1 case
Ghulam Hussain
Preparation of terrorist acts *
Sentence
six years imprisonment
Ghulam Hussain, 30, of Track Road, Batley, admitted to an undercover officer that he intended to travel to Syria to join Islamic State (also known as Daesh or ISIS). He had made preparations including purchasing airline tickets and obtaining credit cards fraudulently to fund the trip. He was arrested on November 2, 2016, after an investigation by the North East Counter Terrorism Unit, and was also charged with providing money and advice to assist in terrorist acts.
Pleaded guilty to two offences under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006. Investigation revealed he made travel arrangements and obtained credit cards fraudulently to fund his plans.
July 2017 3 cases
Christopher Downes
Burglary *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment suspended for two years with 300 hours unpaid work
Christopher Downes assisted in the burglary by giving lifts to the group that broke into a house on Mount Avenue, Huddersfield, on October 19, 2016, leading to the theft of a £45,000 Mercedes car. The car was later found in a unit in Canal Road, Armley, Leeds, with false number plates. He was involved in transporting the group to and from the scenes.
Admitted burglary and theft of the car; provided lifts to the others involved and expressed regret for his first involvement in crime.
Anthony Joseph Davey
Burglary *
Sentence
32 months imprisonment
Anthony Joseph Davey participated in breaking into a house on Mount Avenue, Huddersfield, on October 19, 2016, stealing keys to a £45,000 Mercedes car. The car was tracked to a unit in Canal Road, Armley, Leeds, where it had false number plates and was partly dismantled. Police linked him via CCTV and phone contacts near the burglary site.
Admitted burglary and theft of the car.
Nathan Stapleton
Burglary *
Sentence
32 months imprisonment
Nathan Stapleton was involved in breaking into a house on Mount Avenue, Huddersfield, on October 19, 2016, where intruders stole keys to a £45,000 Mercedes car. The car was taken and later found in a unit in Canal Road, Armley, Leeds, with false number plates and in a partly dismantled state. Police traced the involvement through CCTV and vehicle movements.
Admitted burglary and theft of the car.
May 2017 1 case
Kieran Rayner
Burglary *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment
Kieran Rayner broke into the University of Huddersfield and stole computer equipment worth £8,750. He used someone else’s university swipe card to gain entry into a creative arts building and wrenched open a door to a computer room. He was seen on CCTV with two others leaving the grounds with the stolen items. Additionally, he attempted to break into a bar by jumping the counter and obscuring a CCTV camera, and was disturbed in another building while trying to access it.
Admitted to three offences. Committed crimes to pay off a debt after borrowing a friend's bike that was stolen. Had personal difficulties since childhood and a shocking record including dishonesty, drug offences, and violence. Judge imposed an immediate prison term.
March 2017 1 case
Luke Kenny
Unlawful wounding *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment
Luke Kenny stabbed his girlfriend in the head with a knife at her home in Shelley, Huddersfield on August 18, 2016, causing three injuries including a one-inch wound to her head that required five stitches, a small cut on her neck, and one to her right earlobe. The incident occurred amid relationship problems over money, and he later apologised. She initially refused treatment but disclosed the attack to paramedics.
Admitted unlawful wounding. Has prior convictions for battery in 2009 and threats to kill in 2013. Judge described attackers of women as cowards and bullies and noted his developing tendency to assault partners.
January 2017 2 cases
Raphael Hunte
Aggravated Vehicle Taking *
Sentence
8 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 250 hours unpaid work, 4 months curfew from 8pm to 6am, disqualified from driving for 12 months
Raphael Hunte took his father's car without permission and led police on a high-speed chase through residential areas in Huddersfield, reaching speeds up to 70mph in Deighton, Bradley, Fartown, and Brackenhall. The pursuit ended when he lost control and crashed into two parked cars on Sherwood Avenue. He was arrested with the help of a police helicopter's infra-red camera. This incident occurred on November 12, early hours, as he panicked while driving without insurance and on licence.
On licence after a 10-year sentence for attempted murder; cooperated with probation service and expressed remorse, allowing the sentence to be suspended.
Trevor Fox
Possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear *
Sentence
15 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months and a 3-month curfew from 9pm to 7am
Trevor Fox, 57, of Coppice Drive, Netherton, purchased a BB gun on March 12, 2016, intending to harm himself due to depression. After drinking alcohol for Dutch courage, he pointed the gun at a man in the Albert public house in Huddersfield following a derogatory comment. He was challenged, left the pub, and later mentioned the gun to his brother at the Conservative Club in Netherton, who took and broke it. Fox was arrested and admitted to the offense.
Pleaded guilty to possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear. Suffered from depression and was in substantial debt; judge noted it as a one-off piece of foolishness due to drunkenness and accepted he had personal difficulties.
September 2016 1 case
Lisa Marie Maguire
Concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine *
Sentence
12 month community order with a six month drug rehabilitation requirement and a 15 day activity requirement
Lisa Marie Maguire assisted undercover police officers to purchase crack cocaine and heroin from street dealers in Kirklees on November 11, 2013, believing the officers to be fellow drug users as part of Operation Oakwood. At the time, she was involved in the sex industry to fund her drug addiction and was heavily using drugs herself. She failed to appear for sentencing in 2014 and remained on the run until her arrest in July 2016.
Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine. Failed to attend a drug rehabilitation assessment and was on the run for almost two years before arrest. Now receiving help from Lifeline in Huddersfield and on a prescription. Judge noted her involvement was due to her own drug addiction and work in the sex industry.
December 2014 1 case
Martin Bell
Manslaughter *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 12 years
Martin Bell fatally attacked Gemma Simpson at his Harrogate flat on May 5, 2000. He repeatedly struck her with a hammer during an argument, which he claimed involved a perceived threat to his children. He then stabbed her, drowned her in a bath by filling it with water and tying her hands, dismembered her body after several days, and buried it. Gemma was reported as a missing person for 14 years until Bell confessed at Scarborough Police Station.
Pleaded guilty to manslaughter with diminished responsibility. Ordered to serve a total of 11 years and 205 days due to time spent on remand.
June 2011 1 case
Lee Tansey
Armed robbery *
Sentence
11 years imprisonment
Lee Tansey and his accomplices committed three armed robberies in 2009, targeting a bank in Darwen, Lancashire, stealing £43,000; a security van in Elland, near Halifax, stealing £175,000; and a HSBC bank in Huddersfield, stealing £300,000. They used weapons like a machete, crowbar, and sledgehammer, and engaged in a high-speed chase with police, driving dangerously across the Pennines before abandoning the vehicle in Manchester.
Pled guilty to three armed robberies.
January 1996 1 case
Gary Ford
Burglaries and robberies *
Sentence
25 years imprisonment
Gary Ford was wrongly convicted and jailed for 25 years in 1996 for a string of burglaries and robberies, based on evidence provided by supergrass Karl Chapman. The conviction was later quashed by the Court of Appeal in 2009 after revelations of gross prosecutorial misconduct involving improper favors to Chapman to secure his testimony.
Jailed for a string of burglaries and robberies based on corrupt evidence from supergrass Karl Chapman. Released early after Court of Appeal quashed conviction in 2009 due to prosecutorial misconduct.
January 1994 1 case
Karl Chapman
Multiple criminal offenses *
Sentence
9 years imprisonment
Karl Chapman, a criminal arrested in 1994, acted as a supergrass for West Yorkshire Police, providing key evidence in cases such as the 1996 murder of Joe Smales in Wakefield. In exchange for his cooperation, he received various improper favors from police, leading to his conviction being quashed in related cases, but he himself was sentenced to 9 years.
Received reduced sentence due to his role as a supergrass providing evidence in multiple cases, including the murder of Joe Smales.
December 1993 1 case
Zoora Shah
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment
Zoora Shah poisoned her abuser, Mohamed Azam, with arsenic in halwa sweets to protect herself and her daughters from further rape and assault. Azam had raped and beaten her repeatedly, causing stillbirths, and later showed interest in her daughters. She initially used small doses to render him impotent but increased the dosage after severe beatings, not caring if he lived or died. The poisoning occurred in the context of ongoing abuse after her husband abandoned the family, leaving them in poverty.
Tariff reduced from 20 years to 12 years by Home Secretary Jack Straw in 2000; released in 2006 after serving 13 years.

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1 Oxford Row, Leeds, Leeds, Leeds, LS1 3BG, United Kingdom
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